£244,189
(€323/sq. ft)
€285,000
4 bed villa for saleMontréal, Gers, Occitanie
4 beds
2 baths
1 reception
883 sq. ft
About this property
Garden
Ground floor bedroom and bathroom
Terrace
Fiber optic
Covered parking
Hamlet property
Linky
Panoramic views
Electricity on site
Private parking
Well
Woodburner(s)
Garage
Barns - outbuildings
Good condition
Detached
Character property
Double glazing
Guest house - Gite
Open fireplace
Habitable
Wood fuelled heating
High speed internet
Business potential
Barns-outbuildings
Water on site
Certified
Situated in the small rural hamlet of Balarin, close to Montréal-du-Gers, this characterful collection of traditional stone buildings offers an unusually flexible arrangement of private accommodation, independent guest space and substantial communal areas.
The pale stone façades and deep red wooden shutters are immediately evocative of south-west France, while the surrounding land and far-reaching views create a wonderfully peaceful setting.
Main house
The main house is entered through the kitchen (18 m2), which connects to the principal rooms.
The living room (17 m2) has a wood-burning stove and dual-aspect windows, while two generous bedrooms (17 m2 each) and a shower room (6 m2) complete the main accommodation.
One bedroom has independent access through French doors onto a terrace. Across the terrace, a separate stone room (12.5 m2), with its own entrance, provides an additional bedroom.
Independent guest cottage
A detached stone building provides charming independent accommodation – ideal for visiting family and friends, guests or potentially a retreat facilitator or course leader.
The ground floor comprises an open-plan living/dining room (22 m2) centred around an original stone fireplace. The chimney is prepared for the installation of a wood-burning stove if desired.
Wooden stairs lead to an atmospheric upper sleeping area (18 m2) beneath exposed beams, with elevated views across the surrounding countryside.
Communal spaces, barns & potential
It is the scale and versatility of the additional buildings that make this property particularly interesting.
Directly behind the kitchen, a substantial barn of approximately 75 m2 is already used as a large dining and gathering space. Double barn doors open at both the front and rear, connecting the building naturally with its outdoor surroundings.
The barn also incorporates a shower room and WC. Stairs lead to approximately 110 m2 of converted attic space, currently arranged as two separate sleeping areas beneath exposed timber roof structures.
An adjoining barn of approximately 78 m2 provides significant further potential, with an additional upper space of approximately 78 m2.
A further unconverted barn of around 20 m2, a large 40 m2 garage with electricity and a substantial covered hangar complete the ensemble.
The combination of large gathering spaces, independent accommodation, sleeping areas and extensive additional volumes makes the property particularly well suited to imaginative projects: Yoga or wellbeing retreats, meditation, residential workshops, artistic or creative courses, group stays, co-living or an extended family home, subject to any necessary permissions.
Land & setting
The buildings are surrounded by approximately 14,065 m2 – around 1.4 hectares – of land.
Open countryside stretches away from the property across the gently rolling landscape of the Gers, with long views towards the Pyrenees on clear days.
The combination of land, tranquillity and substantial covered spaces provides an attractive environment for outdoor activities and projects centred around nature, creativity or wellbeing.
Location
The property lies in the small historic hamlet of Balarin, whose Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste and Château de Balarin contribute to its distinctive sense of place.
Nearby Montréal-du-Gers, recognised as one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France, is an attractive medieval bastide with an arcaded central square, local shops, restaurants and weekly market.
Montréal-du-Gers also lies on the Via Podiensis, one of the historic pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela, giving the area a centuries-old tradition of pilgrimage, hospitality and cultural exchange.
The celebrated circular village of Fourcès is also close by and is particularly known for its beautiful tree-lined central square and popular annual flower market.
The wider area lies at the heart of Armagnac country, characterised by vineyards, sunflower fields, historic villages and the relaxed pace of Gascon life. The Cistercian Abbaye de Flaran provides an important cultural destination, while Eauze and Condom offer further shops, restaurants and services. Auch provides a wider range of amenities.
Despite the peaceful rural setting, transport connections remain accessible. Agen and its tgv station are approximately one hour away, Toulouse-Blagnac Airport approximately 1 hour 45 minutes, and the A62 provides onward connections towards Toulouse and Bordeaux.
A property with possibilities
This is not simply a traditional country house, but a place with the space and flexibility to create something distinctive.
Whether envisaged as a private home with extensive guest accommodation, a retreat or wellbeing project, creative centre, group destination or shared residential venture, the buildings, land and peaceful Gascon setting provide an exceptional starting point.
The pale stone façades and deep red wooden shutters are immediately evocative of south-west France, while the surrounding land and far-reaching views create a wonderfully peaceful setting.
Main house
The main house is entered through the kitchen (18 m2), which connects to the principal rooms.
The living room (17 m2) has a wood-burning stove and dual-aspect windows, while two generous bedrooms (17 m2 each) and a shower room (6 m2) complete the main accommodation.
One bedroom has independent access through French doors onto a terrace. Across the terrace, a separate stone room (12.5 m2), with its own entrance, provides an additional bedroom.
Independent guest cottage
A detached stone building provides charming independent accommodation – ideal for visiting family and friends, guests or potentially a retreat facilitator or course leader.
The ground floor comprises an open-plan living/dining room (22 m2) centred around an original stone fireplace. The chimney is prepared for the installation of a wood-burning stove if desired.
Wooden stairs lead to an atmospheric upper sleeping area (18 m2) beneath exposed beams, with elevated views across the surrounding countryside.
Communal spaces, barns & potential
It is the scale and versatility of the additional buildings that make this property particularly interesting.
Directly behind the kitchen, a substantial barn of approximately 75 m2 is already used as a large dining and gathering space. Double barn doors open at both the front and rear, connecting the building naturally with its outdoor surroundings.
The barn also incorporates a shower room and WC. Stairs lead to approximately 110 m2 of converted attic space, currently arranged as two separate sleeping areas beneath exposed timber roof structures.
An adjoining barn of approximately 78 m2 provides significant further potential, with an additional upper space of approximately 78 m2.
A further unconverted barn of around 20 m2, a large 40 m2 garage with electricity and a substantial covered hangar complete the ensemble.
The combination of large gathering spaces, independent accommodation, sleeping areas and extensive additional volumes makes the property particularly well suited to imaginative projects: Yoga or wellbeing retreats, meditation, residential workshops, artistic or creative courses, group stays, co-living or an extended family home, subject to any necessary permissions.
Land & setting
The buildings are surrounded by approximately 14,065 m2 – around 1.4 hectares – of land.
Open countryside stretches away from the property across the gently rolling landscape of the Gers, with long views towards the Pyrenees on clear days.
The combination of land, tranquillity and substantial covered spaces provides an attractive environment for outdoor activities and projects centred around nature, creativity or wellbeing.
Location
The property lies in the small historic hamlet of Balarin, whose Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste and Château de Balarin contribute to its distinctive sense of place.
Nearby Montréal-du-Gers, recognised as one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France, is an attractive medieval bastide with an arcaded central square, local shops, restaurants and weekly market.
Montréal-du-Gers also lies on the Via Podiensis, one of the historic pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela, giving the area a centuries-old tradition of pilgrimage, hospitality and cultural exchange.
The celebrated circular village of Fourcès is also close by and is particularly known for its beautiful tree-lined central square and popular annual flower market.
The wider area lies at the heart of Armagnac country, characterised by vineyards, sunflower fields, historic villages and the relaxed pace of Gascon life. The Cistercian Abbaye de Flaran provides an important cultural destination, while Eauze and Condom offer further shops, restaurants and services. Auch provides a wider range of amenities.
Despite the peaceful rural setting, transport connections remain accessible. Agen and its tgv station are approximately one hour away, Toulouse-Blagnac Airport approximately 1 hour 45 minutes, and the A62 provides onward connections towards Toulouse and Bordeaux.
A property with possibilities
This is not simply a traditional country house, but a place with the space and flexibility to create something distinctive.
Whether envisaged as a private home with extensive guest accommodation, a retreat or wellbeing project, creative centre, group destination or shared residential venture, the buildings, land and peaceful Gascon setting provide an exceptional starting point.
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